- Both Tennessee Technological University (TTU) and Eastern Illinois University (EIU) are public.
- TTU is located in Cookeville, TN and EIU is located in Charleston, IL.
- TTU has more expensive tuition of $20,116 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than TTU (64.40%).
- TTU is larger with 9,902 students than EIU (8,857 students).
| Tennessee Technological University View More Rivals | Eastern Illinois University View More Rivals | |
| #293 in National Universities #27 in Tennessee | Rankings | #42 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cookeville, TN | Location | Charleston, IL |
TTU| Known as | EIU | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,084 Tennessee residents $20,116 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state |
| $11,800 Tennessee residents $20,740 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state |
| $9,243 | Financial Aid | $10,243 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 |
| 64.40% | Acceptance Rate | 51.51% |
| 38.28% | Yield | 18.45% |
| Test Scores | 1,000 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,902 | Total Students | 8,857 |
| 8,537 | Undergraduate | 6,916 |
| 1,365 | Graduate | 1,941 |
| 987 | Online Enrollment | 1,382 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $46,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) $6,048 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 446 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 1,223 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time |
| $75,349 for Faculties $54,606 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time |